📈 WmB Coalition Drives Systemic Reform for Women-led MSMEs 🇱🇰

• The Women Mean Business (WmB) Coalition, convened by Chrysalis and supported by Co-Impact, held its 5th meeting, gathering over 80 stakeholders (Govt., finance, UN, entrepreneurs) to accelerate gender-transformative reforms in Sri Lanka's MSME sector. • The Coalition drives change across six key thematic areas, including policy reform, access to finance & markets, climate finance, and gender-based violence (GBV) mitigation. Chrysalis CEO stressed that Women-owned MSMEs are vital for inclusive growth. • Ministry of Industry announced a plan to deploy 600 trained relationship officers. These officers will guide high-potential SMEs for about two years, coordinating with agencies to improve their creditworthiness and sustainability. • UNDP committed to using evidence-based analysis to enhance gender-responsive policies, improving enterprise access to financing. • The meeting highlighted the need for increased support in districts like Mullaitivu and Kilinochchi, concluding with renewed commitments for joint advocacy and coordinated action.